{"id":1057,"date":"2022-09-30T06:36:13","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T06:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dental.ashishrathi.com\/?page_id=1057"},"modified":"2023-02-16T08:55:23","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T08:55:23","slug":"when-to-see-a-periodontist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thedentalroom.com\/when-to-see-a-periodontist\/","title":{"rendered":"WHEN TO SEE A PERIODONTIST"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1057\" class=\"elementor elementor-1057\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-408f48f1 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"408f48f1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column 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.elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodontists specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infections and diseases of the soft tissues around the teeth and the jawbone.\u00a0 After four years of dental school, periodontists train an additional three years and master the most advanced techniques for treating periodontal disease and placing dental implants.\u00a0 As well as performing a great many cosmetic procedures, periodontists are also able to enhance one&#8217;s smile to its full potential.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plaque contains toxins that attack the soft tissues surrounding the teeth, resulting in periodontal disease.\u00a0 The bacterium embeds itself in the gum and breeds rapidly, causing a bacterial infection.\u00a0 As the infection progresses, it burrows deeper into the tissues, causing inflammation and irritation between the teeth and gums.\u00a0 As a result of the body&#8217;s response, the gums appear to recede as it destroys the infected tissue.\u00a0 There is a tendency for the pockets between the teeth to deepen over time, and if no treatment is sought, then the tissue that makes up the jawbone is reshaping, resulting in unstable teeth and tooth loss if no treatment is sought.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-52319afd\" data-id=\"52319afd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ad62671 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\u00a0 In the course of a regular dental examination, a general dentist or hygienist may recommend a consultation with a periodontist if they observe signs of gingivitis or rapidly progressing periodontal disease.\u00a0 If you would like to schedule a periodontal consultation, however, you are not required to get a referral.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>It is important that you schedule an appointment with a periodontist as soon as possible if you experience any of these signs and symptoms:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>If you experience bleeding while eating or brushing your teeth &#8211;<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One of the most common signs of periodontal disease is bleeding while eating or cleaning your teeth.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bad breath<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The presence of persistent halitosis (bad breath) despite a rigorous oral hygiene program may point to periodontitis, gingivitis, or the beginning of an infection in the gums.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Loose teeth and gum recession<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Periodontal disease can lead to longer teeth due to gum recession and bone loss.\u00a0 If this disease progresses and attacks the jawbone, (the anchor holding the teeth in place), the teeth may become loose or may be lost altogether.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gangrene in the tissues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> General dentists and periodontists can diagnose gangrene by checking the soft tissues, alveolar bone, and periodontal ligament for its presence.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Related health conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Diabetes, osteoporosis, osteopenia, and heart disease are highly correlated with periodontitis.\u00a0 It is possible for the bacteria infection to spread through the bloodstream and affect other parts of the body as well.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b47b806 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b47b806\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The diagnosis and treatment of this condition<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aad8365 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aad8365\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The periodontist must thoroughly examine the gums, jawbone, and general condition of the teeth before initiating any dental treatment.\u00a0 The periodontist has several surgical and nonsurgical options available when gingivitis or periodontal disease is diagnosed in order to treat the underlying infection, prevent soft tissue recession, and restructure or replace missing teeth.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gingivitis\/mild periodontal disease<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If the gum pockets exceed 4 mm in depth, the periodontist or hygienist may perform scaling and root planing to remove debris and allow the pockets to heal.\u00a0 Afterwards, you will receive education and advice on how to maintain a successful cleaning regime.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Periodontal disease of moderate severity <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There may be a need for more extensive scaling and root planning if the gum pockets reach 4-6mm in length.\u00a0 A local anesthetic is usually used to perform this type of cleaning.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Periodontal disease at an advanced stage <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The presence of gum pockets that are larger than 6-7mm is usually associated with bone loss and gum recession as well.\u00a0 In the majority of cases, scaling and root planning will be performed as the first nonsurgical treatment.\u00a0 To reduce the depth of the pocket, the periodontist may recommend surgical treatment in addition to nonsurgical treatment.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Loss of teeth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dental implants can be used in situations where one or more teeth are missing as a result of periodontal disease.\u00a0 An implant can be placed in the bone if it is strong enough to provide a suitable anchor for the prosthetic tooth to be attached to.\u00a0 A periodontist may perform bone grafts if the bone has been eroded severely in order to provide a suitable anchor for the new tooth\/teeth.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult your periodontist if you have any questions 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